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Video Editor jobs in Detroit, MI
Assembles raw footage into finished video, shaping story, pacing, sound, and color for formats that range from short social clips to documentaries and branded content.
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$19–$51/hr
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Position Title: Outside Sales Representative - Graphics and Color Description Job Title: Outside Sales Brand Graphics , Visual Display Sales & Digital Printing Location: Oak Park, MI Company: ARC Document Solutions / Rio…
About the Filmmaker Position A filmmaker representing American Wedding Group shoots a structured and flowing wedding video on professional DSLR/DSLR hybrid equipment. Our videos need to be shot cleanly and conservatively…
$25 per hour
Sports & Live Event Videographer Paid Travel Across the U.S. | Professional Equipment Provided | No Editing Required Turn your video production experience into a season of travel and live events. DanceBUG is hiring Video…
About the Wedding Photographer position We are in search of a talented, experienced wedding photographer who can create imagery that can tell a couple's wedding day story beautifully. The truth is..we are storytellers. W…
Description The Role GM Defense is looking for a highly performing Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimization of armor for tactical vehicles. In this role, you will design robust structu…
Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Tooling Designer to join our team! Responsibilities Report to Waltonen Design Lead/Program Manager Create engineered solutions using NX - from concept through 3D design and 2D detailing…
Job Description The GM Human Interface Design - Vehicle Studio is hiring an experienced Designer to help shape the future of in-vehicle digital experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with partners across design,…
Controls Hardware Designer Job Title: Controls Hardware Designer Location: Detroit, MI Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Contract-to-Direct) Travel: 10-20% Overview: This is a Contract-to-Hire Controls Hardware Designer role i…
$100k - $125k
Description Job Title: Outside Sales Representative – Brand Graphics & Visual Display Sales Location: Clawson, Michigan Company: ARC Document Solutions / Riot Creative Imaging Base Pay: Starting $60,000 Commission uncapp…
$175k - $210k
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What video editors earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$26 | $39k–$54k |
| Mid level | $27–$37 | $56k–$76k |
| Senior | $37–$51 | $76k–$107k |
Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Adobe Premiere ProDaVinci ResolveStorytelling and pacingColor correctionAudio mixing basicsMotion graphics basicsMedia managementMeeting deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What is your process when you receive hours of raw footage?
Describe ingest, organization, selects, a radio cut or rough assembly, then refinement. Editors are hired for process, not just taste.
How do you decide the pacing of an edit?
Talk about serving the story and the platform, using music, breath, and rhythm, and cutting anything that does not earn its place.
Tell me about a difficult note from a client or director and how you handled it.
Show that you look for the problem behind the note. Often the fix is different from what was literally requested.
How comfortable are you with color and sound work?
Be honest about your level. Knowing when to do a basic grade and mix yourself versus hand off to specialists is a mark of experience.
How do you manage versions and media across a long project?
Mention naming conventions, proxies, backups, and change logs. Reliability is as valued as creativity.
How do you adapt one piece of content into multiple formats and lengths?
Explain building the hero cut first, then reframing and restructuring for vertical, short, and captioned versions.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For video editors specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with a reel or a short list of linked, finished pieces, each labeled with your exact role.
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Name genres and formats you have shipped, such as documentary, ads, or YouTube, so editors' niches are clear.
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Quantify throughput and outcomes, like weekly episode delivery or watch-time gains after a format change.
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List your finishing skills, including color and audio tools, since small teams need editors who can deliver end to end.
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Mention experience with remote workflows and review tools like Frame.io if you have it.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Assistant Editor
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Video Editor
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Senior Video Editor
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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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